Pul liPosition Type: Transportation Department /li liDate Posted: 10/22/2025 /li liLocation: District Wide /li liDistrict: Independent School District 197 /li /ul h3Type III Van Driver – Transportation Department /h3 pPosition hours will vary but will be between 6:00am – 4:30pm – Friday, school days only. The employee must be flexible to work within these hours. This job will require a commitment of both a.m. and p.m. shifts. The salary range is $21.81 per hour per the salary schedule for the district transportation unit. /p h3Line of Authority /h3 pResponsible to the Transportation Operations Manager /p h3Primary Function /h3 pTransport students to and from school district programs in a safe and efficient manner. Must have the ability to maintain and possess a valid MN class D driver’s license and a valid MN DOT medical certification card. /p h3Essential Functions /h3 ul liUnder direction of the Transportation Manager and Safety Training Specialist, ensure safe transport of all students, particularly students with disabilities. /li liProperly apply safety restraints, car seats, lap and shoulder belts, wheelchair tie downs and other safety equipment on the bus. Ensure proper safety measures are enforced at all times for all students. /li liMonitor and enforce student discipline in accordance with district policy. /li liProvide support and assistance to all students during transit. /li liReport any concerns regarding students to the driver, teacher, principal, or transportation personnel in accordance with district procedures or policies. /li liAssist in evacuation of students in emergency situation in accordance with district procedures. /li liUnderstand and use all emergency equipment on the bus such as the two-way radio, reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and body fluid clean up kits. /li liProvide route information and specific student information as needed to substitute drivers. /li liCommunicate with parents as needed. /li liEnsure that students are delivered to a responsible adult at the school program and home. /li liMonitors that possess all the necessary requirements to operate a Type III vehicle will be given first opportunity to substitute drive the open Type III routes. /li /ul h3Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required /h3 pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /p ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent. /li liMust have a proven safe driving record and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. /li liPunctual on time attendance is required. /li liAbility to positively work with children with disabilities. /li liAbility to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive. /li liAbility to follow and implement verbal and written instructions. /li liAbility to communicate effectively with students in order to monitor and correct student behavior and assess and implement needs of students. /li liAbility to work as a team member with staff and parents. /liliAbility to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students. /li liAbility to repeatedly climb in and out of bus, able to maneuver wheel chairs and assist disabled students in and out of bus. /li /ul h3Physical Requirements /h3 ul liPhysically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and regular heavy lifting/assisting of students and communicate with staff, students and parents. /li liAbility to lift up to 40 lbs. and/or up to adult-size body weight with two to three person lift. /li /ul h3Other Functions /h3 pPerform other general duties to ensure safe transportation of students. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr